In The News

North Korea conducts an unannounced nuclear test, bringing international condemnation and as the U.N. Security Council denounces the North Korean action. Later, North Korea said the underground nuclear test was successful.

President Vladimir Putin says those behind the assassination of writer Anna Politkovskaya might have been ordered by exiles to make Russia look bad.

President Bush rejects calls for one-on-one talks with North Korea, but stresses multi-nation diplomacy over force.

Fascinating Facts/Jennifer Wilbanks Update – October 1, 2006

Jennifer Wilbanks – the runaway bride who took off days before her lavish wedding in 2005 is suing her former her former fiancé for 500,000 claiming he defrauded her out of her share of their assets. She seeks $250,000 as her share of a home she says John Mason purchased with $500,000 they received for selling their story to Regan Media. She also wants $250,000 in punitive damages for alleged abuse of the power of attorney she granted to Mason to handle their financial affairs.

Technology – October 1, 2006

Youtube history

Google agrees to pay $1.65 billion for YouTube.

Wal-Mart loves Garth Brooks – look for an exclusive – a five-DVD box set for $19.95 – “Garth Brooks: The Entertainer.” Contains 15 music videos and seven live performances. Brooks is currently retired from the business.

Radio news – October 8, 2006

“Air America” – the liberal radio talk network has filed for chapter 11 BK. It still remains on the air.

Entertainment news – October 8, 2006

Madonna and hubby Guy Ritchie gain custody of a 1-year-old boy they want to adopt in Malawi.

Plagued by a strep throat, Usher leaves the Broadway show “Chicago” for the last days of his two-month run.

Television news – October 8, 2006

Mel Gibson appears on “Good Morning America” saying that “to be anti-Semitic is a sin,” after he got loaded on tequila and spilled out anti-Semitic remarks.